Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Front End Developer to join our project team. This is a dedicated position focused on accelerating the development of our next-generation platform and supporting our core staffing needs.

In this role, you will be responsible for building high-quality, responsive web applications using a modern React-based stack while simultaneously supporting our cross-platform mobile application using Cordova. You will work closely with Backend, QA, Product, and Design teams to convert UI/UX designs into functional features, integrate APIs, and ensure seamless delivery across both web and mobile platforms.

Technical Stack Requirements/Non-Negotiable (Day One Essential)

Candidates must possess hands-on, production-proven experience in these core technologies. Absence of these skills will result in automatic disqualification:

• Web Frameworks: Next.js and React.js
• Languages: TypeScript and JavaScript
• Core UI Development: HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI design
• UI Libraries: Refine Framework and Shadcn UI
• Mobile Development: Cross-platform mobile app development using Cordova
• Mobile Workflows: Working knowledge of iOS and Android build/development workflows within a Cordova environment

Negotiable (Nice-to-Have)

The following skills are secondary or can be readily learned or deepened on the job:

• Advanced customization of Shadcn UI and deep experience with the Refine framework
• Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling
• Experience with form handling, validation libraries, and state management tools
• Robust understanding of Git / GitHub branching and collaboration workflows
• Hands-on REST API integration experience
• Familiarity with the application publishing process for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
• Basic knowledge of cloud deployment strategies
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to optimize workflows

Culture & Eligibility Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

To ensure seamless integration into our established team dynamics, communication channels, and local operational framework, candidates must meet the following baseline criteria:

• Location & Right to Work: This position is strictly open to local applicants who are citizens of the Philippines, currently residing in the Philippines, and legally eligible to work full-time as independent contractors. We are not considering international candidates or offering visa sponsorship for this role.
• Language & Communication: Full professional fluency in both English and Filipino is required. Candidates must be able to collaborate effortlessly and switch between both languages during day-to-day internal team chats, stand-ups, and documentation reviews.
• Working Hours: Must be comfortable working within a permanent work-from-home setup under an Independent Contractor framework (40 hours/week), maintaining a reliable overlapping schedule with local and client teams.

Team Fit & Professional Alignment

• Collaboration: Proven experience working inside collaborative software development environments, effectively coordinating with QA, backend developers, and product owners.
• Reliability: High level of professional accountability, consistency in meeting delivery goals, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to follow existing coding standards, quickly adapt to established project workflows, and embrace continuous technical feedback.
• Pipeline Integrity: Strict compliance with our identity validation, citizenship verification, and preliminary screening standards. AI-assisted scripting or representation fraud during the application process will result in immediate disqualification.

Primary Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Build, optimize, and maintain front-end web applications leveraging Next.js, Refine, and Shadcn UI.
• Mobile App Support: Develop and support cross-platform mobile features using Cordova for iOS and Android deployments.
• UI/UX Implementation: Translate UI/UX wireframes and designs into highly responsive, clean, and reusable components.
• API Integration: Connect front-end interfaces with backend infrastructure by integrating REST APIs and handling data flow efficiently.
• Quality & Performance: Write clean, maintainable code adhering to established project architecture, coding standards, and best practices. Debug and optimize application performance across browsers and devices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner actively with Backend Engineers, QA, Product Managers, and Designers to ensure alignment on requirements and delivery timelines.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for promotion
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional experience do you have working with Next.js and React.js in a production environment?
• Do you have hands-on experience building or maintaining cross-platform mobile applications using Apache Cordova for iOS and Android? Please briefly describe your involvement.
• Have you actively used the Refine Framework and Shadcn UI in your previous frontend projects?
• Rate your proficiency with TypeScript in building large-scale, type-safe web applications.
• This role is an Independent Contractor (IC) position requiring a 40-hour weekly commitment with permanent work-from-home setup. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?

Work Location: Remote